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Newspaper
Covington Republican
Location
Covington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
1
The piece notes a Republican primary likely with lite opposition and Democrats content to wait. It discusses nominations for reeorder and assessor and hints the state race is shaping up. The April 7 1906 Republican primary is mentioned as the method to nominate a county ticket and a novel proceeding is described.
Hon. C. M. White of this city is announced by his party paper as a candidate for prosecuting attorney likely to be nominated by acclamation. Myr White is a deserving veteran.
The Democratic state convention will occur June 7 with William Jennings Bryan scheduled to speak at the event. Bryan is expected to be the Democratic nominee for president.
Will Thomipson is again named the Democratic nominee for county treasurer facing Republican Mack Irwin who has secured the GOP nomination. The race is expected to be as engaging as previous contests.
Judge Milford and L. E. Schoonover are expected as nominees for judge with a spirited county contest. Billy Reeves named for sheriff against Hardesty promising a clean race. Wil Calvert sought for Representative with Tom Leif declining. Robert Kerr seen as strong Republican contender in future races. Good men have announced for the various offices.
Candidacy looming for the Republican primary with Mir Hester likely to seek reelection. In Fountain County, six hundred Republicans may oppose May TL and the machine’s influence. Antics remain quiet while locals debate loyalty and square-deal candidates.
Veedersburg News reports Anse Madden of Kingman will seek county Clerk and Capt Will B Gray of this city will run for county auditor on the Democratic ticket. The paper says both are strong, popular and highly qualified, and that any challenger would face a tough race. It notes Robert J Miller has been talked of as a candidate for county auditor and would be a strong contender if nominated.
The state Republican convention set for April 11-12 faces predictable outcomes with incumbents or clear favorites for many posts. Fred Sims seeks secretary of state, James Bingham attorney general, Joseph Stubbs statistician, and J H Jordan supreme court judge with no opposition. The treasurer race likely on first ballot. auditor and supreme court clerk to settle in one ballot each. geologist decided by one ballot. Appellate judge race attracts the most candidates. Northern district candidates Rabb and Roby near nomination. Artman Comstock Nye contend for remaining seats. Southern district contender Woolfin Robinson likely to win one seat. other seat unsettled.
Morning accident at a Terre Haute road crossing north of town injures driver Lew Howell and kills a dun mare while demolishing a wagon and injuring one horse. The train, moving slowly, stopped within twenty feet of the crossing as Howell escaped with facial cuts and bruises. The incident bolsters support for an over head bridge.
New stock arrives at J Loebs offering men and boys clothing. Includes latest styles and affordable prices. Shop hours are listed as daily with featured suits and casual wear.
The new maintenance engineer led a meeting with the road supervisors and station, bridge, and depot chiefs in the city. They discussed planned improvements for the coming season and coordinated work for the months ahead.
A Crawfordsville Review editorial argues interurban lines stimulate growth, noting Lebanon and Greenfield thrived from traction to Indianapolis. It urges building all feasible lines to the state capital, suggesting towns gain trade regardless of direction.
Congressman Newton W. Gilbert of the twelfth district said he will resign soon to become a judge in the Philippines, a position offered by President Roosevelt. The announcement came from Fort Wayne Indiana on March 12.
The new store of David Burton in Covington promises a neat appearance and ready displays. The shop will feature first stage lines of clothing and gents furnishings with a dice room for patrons.
Bert Hoaks, jailed for three years in Jeffersonville Missouri, was tracked from Veedersburg to Hemlock and Neosha then Springfield before being captured with a horse and buggy. Sheriff Hardesty led the pursuit, finally returning Hoaks to prison without cost to the county.
The piece discusses Ratcliff of Competon announcing at a Tipton convention that he aims to be a candidate for Congress from the Ninth District two years hence. It lauds his honesty, notes past service as prosecuting attorney in the Chase case, and argues his reputation will trouble Landis in the upcoming convention.
The grand jury convened Monday with I H Dicken as foreman. The prosecutor expects only brief work and a short session, with adjournment likely within the week.
After months of delay the News-Review reports the Consolidated line will resume at once and push to completion. The route starts on East Wabash avenue, goes to Market and Washington, then to South Washington, turns west, and follows the Big Four toward Danville Illinois. Read the ads this week.
The article lists delegates and alternates for Republican county and township delegations across Davis, Lewes, Hillsboro, Shawnee, Jackson, Mill Creek, Burden, Wibash, Van Buren, Troy townships, with names like Thomas Purdue James Claypool OQ Py Hatt Homer Sewell and Banks Hendricks. The state convention is called for April 12 at Indianapolis.
Harsh road conditions Monday blocked several route carriers from completing trips. Some did not travel Tuesday and some abandoned wagons, forcing travel by horse as an alternative.
Country schools finish last term and close for six weeks. Supt Wilkey calls the year very satisfactory for both teachers and pupils.
The article warns that extreme recent weather favors pneumonia and lung fever. It urges all classes and ages to guard against exposure, keep feet dry and warm and heads cool, and ensure fresh air in sleeping rooms to reduce danger.
Bible school at 9:30 with preaching at 10:40 on The Growth of the Kingdom of God. Epworth League Sabbath Eve ning at 6 with 7 o'clock preaching on Opened Eyes Are Ready Supplies. Special music noted for morning and evening. Bend Church sermon at 2:30 PM. Also ad for new White Goods at J Loeb Stores.
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